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Saturday, July 18, 2015

"MCAS Dogs Need your help - with Fund Raising for some Kennel Air Conditioning!

The MCAS Multnomah County Animal Shelter dogs really do need your help!Here are some of the ways you can help:- Building fund - donations are really needed for modifications to the Dog Kennels The poor Dogs in the kennelsneed AIR CONDITIONING - the dog kennels are stifling in the summer heat and the current electrical systemneeds a critical upgrade to in order to add needed Air Conditioning - Please? can you help? maybe you have "expertise" with fundraising? maybe you have other good ideas?Seriously, it is TOO HOT for the dogs! and it will also help theentice adopters and volunteers to spend time here!- Dolly's Fund- another amazing opportunity to make a big difference in the life of a shelter dog who has some medical needs. ALL DONATIONS go towards helping medical needs for the animals in the shelter's care. Dolly's Fund was created and named for the most pathetic little Doxie who ever entered the shelter system.and because of the love of a shelter tech, she not only "made it"but thrived! - Funding for a new Staff position(note - this not an official position, just a thought) it would be great to have a permanent staff member who is very experienced with dogs and is creative with training methods too... to help with Dog Training and Enrichment, who's good at working with both the staff and volunteers, and is passionate about helping the dogs. ...so the dogs in the shelter kennels can do much better during their stay, and the volunteers become more proficient at training and understanding the dogs in their care.- Volunteer- Become a Volunteer!- And if you are a past volunteer who loves the dogs, please come visit them. Dogs aren't political - and need your love and help. We all appreciate your helping them.- Become a Volunteer Foster Home - so many medium and large dogs especially linger forever and it's not fair to them...it is such a rewarding experience to foster a shelter dog- many dogs just need a foster for a medical need or a just respite from the noisy kennels.www.multcopets.orgMultnomah County Animal Services is the open intake shelter for Multnomah County and takes in ALL the stray animals that come their way - regardless of size, age, history, breed, or appearance, or medical condition.... and they often take in animals from the public when the owners cannot keep them and has no other place to bring them!Many dogs are often in the MCAS shelter for a long time - either on hold or on adoption and we'd like to make their stay better!! MCAS shelter is supported by county funds - but that only supports the most basic needs, and contributions really help.

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Adopting an Animal is a big commitment that requires a lot of consideration. Each dog has a unique personality and different needs. To see if a particular dog would be a good match for your family or household click on the link to their online profile. You'll be directed to the official shelter or rescue website where there is an in-depth description of the dog. Next, you'll want to come down to the shelter and meet the dog. The shelter hours are posted on this site. Opt to adopt. Your shelter is full of fantastic dogs that make great companions and pets! The "About Adoption" link above also has some great information on adopting.